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ASIAN HONEY AND TEA GRILLED PRAWNS

Serves:  4

Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins

Succulent prawns in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired marinade that doubles as a dipping sauce. A simple low-fat dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering.

Ingredients:

For the Prawns

Asian honey and tea grilled prawns with Beema Honey

  • 720 gr medium prawns (peeled and deveined)
     

  • Salt
     

  • Lemongrass​

For the Sauce

  • 240 ml brewed double strength orange spice tea
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  • 60 ml Beema Honey's Cotton Blossom Honey
     

  • 60 ml rice vinegar
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  • 60 ml soy sauce
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  • 15 g fresh ginger
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  • 2g ground black pepper
     

  • ​Zest from 1 orange
     

Instructions:

1. Combine marinade ingredients (everything but the prawns and salt)

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2. Remove 1/3 of the marinade and set aside for dipping sauce

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3. Add Prawns to the rest of the marinade, turning to coat and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours

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4. Meanwhile, place reserved marinade in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and reduce slightly

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5. Remove prawns from the marinade and thread onto lemongrass skewers, dividing evenly

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6. Grill over medium heat until prawns turn pink and are just firm to the touch, turning once

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7. Serve together with the reserved marinade​

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